KCCI is partnering with CBS News and The Des Moines Register to host a nationally televised prime-time Democratic presidential debate this Saturday.It will be the only Iowa debate sanctioned by the DNC before Feb. 1, when the Iowa caucuses take place. The debate will be held at Drake University's Sheslow Auditorium."This debate is another example of KCCI's commitment to provide the best coverage of Iowa's first-in-the-nation status as the country kicks off the presidential selection process," said KCCI News director Dave Busiek.We have the best local news team producing the best and most watched local newscasts in central Iowa, so it is most fitting for us to partner in one of the most anticipated parts of the election process," added KCCI president and general manager Brian Sather."We are honored to again play a central role in the presidential election process," said Drake University president Earl F. Martin. "As Des Moines' largest private University we believe we have a core responsibility to promote civil dialogue and serve as a hub for civic and political engagement. From our location in Iowa's capital, we are proud to have developed a reputation as the capital of the Iowa caucuses."Iowa Democratic Party officials say they are also honored and excited to host candidates a couple months before the Iowa caucuses."We have this chance to vet the candidates, and that's really what the Democratic Party does very well," said Iowa Democratic Party chairman Dr. Andy McGuire."It is certainly an honor for KCCI and Drake to host this debate along with the Register," said KCCI political analyst Dennis Goldford. "It speaks to our credibility for being fair and impartial, and asking good questions to try to get to who these candidates really are."Goldford said though the debate will be in Iowa, one should not expect an overly Iowa-centric discussion."If they ask Iowa-centric kinds of questions, then of course, candidates would speak to that. But that irritates prospective voters in other states," Goldford said.He pointed out with moderators from KCCI and The Register, Iowans can expect a more personalized experienced than most other voters.DMcGuire said, "Many of the issues that affect Iowa families affect families across the country. So, I think there is that commonality. There will be some Iowa flavor and a lot of national, so yet to be known."The Democratic Presidential debate will be co-hosted by KCCI and will air live on CBS from Drake University. That's this Saturday, November 14th starting at 8 p.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa —

KCCI is partnering with CBS News and The Des Moines Register to host a nationally televised prime-time Democratic presidential debate this Saturday.

It will be the only Iowa debate sanctioned by the DNC before Feb. 1, when the Iowa caucuses take place. The debate will be held at Drake University's Sheslow Auditorium.

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"This debate is another example of KCCI's commitment to provide the best coverage of Iowa's first-in-the-nation status as the country kicks off the presidential selection process," said KCCI News director Dave Busiek.

We have the best local news team producing the best and most watched local newscasts in central Iowa, so it is most fitting for us to partner in one of the most anticipated parts of the election process," added KCCI president and general manager Brian Sather.

"We are honored to again play a central role in the presidential election process," said Drake University president Earl F. Martin. "As Des Moines' largest private University we believe we have a core responsibility to promote civil dialogue and serve as a hub for civic and political engagement. From our location in Iowa's capital, we are proud to have developed a reputation as the capital of the Iowa caucuses."

Iowa Democratic Party officials say they are also honored and excited to host candidates a couple months before the Iowa caucuses.

"We have this chance to vet the candidates, and that's really what the Democratic Party does very well," said Iowa Democratic Party chairman Dr. Andy McGuire.

"It is certainly an honor for KCCI and Drake to host this debate along with the Register," said KCCI political analyst Dennis Goldford. "It speaks to our credibility for being fair and impartial, and asking good questions to try to get to who these candidates really are."

Goldford said though the debate will be in Iowa, one should not expect an overly Iowa-centric discussion.

"If they ask Iowa-centric kinds of questions, then of course, candidates would speak to that. But that irritates prospective voters in other states," Goldford said.

He pointed out with moderators from KCCI and The Register, Iowans can expect a more personalized experienced than most other voters.

DMcGuire said, "Many of the issues that affect Iowa families affect families across the country. So, I think there is that commonality. There will be some Iowa flavor and a lot of national, so yet to be known."

The Democratic Presidential debate will be co-hosted by KCCI and will air live on CBS from Drake University. That's this Saturday, November 14th starting at 8 p.m.